We begin with the Narrative Essay since it tends to be a familiar genre for many students. This genre also allows us to remain focused on our own identities before venturing further away from the self. Using the concepts of the "now-narrator" and "then-narrator" you will see how good writing is often a dance between critical and creatively thinking. You will practice your descriptive skills to bring the reader back to a moment in time, and use your critical thinking to attempt to uncover the meaning behind that moment.